Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Christopher Morel helps Chicago Cubs rally for a wild 10-7 victory over crosstown White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) - With every clutch swing and big play, the Chicago Cubs are making an argument to stay together through Tuesday's trade deadline. Christopher Morel drove in two runs during a six-run fif...
Jul 27, 2023
Cardinals overpower Diamondbacks with 5 home runs in 11-7 victory
PHOENIX (AP) - Nolan Gorman hit two of St. Louis' five home runs in the Cardinals' 11-7 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. Gorman connected leading off the second against All-Star sta...
Jul 27, 2023
Bears look for Fields to make jump after trading for Moore, adding to offensive line
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - The Chicago Bears gave quarterback Justin Fields a new playmaking receiver and added to their offensive line in an effort to provide him with better protection. Now, it's up t...
Jul 27, 2023
Marion County Sheriff's Department to get body cams and in car cameras
Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps has been given the green light to finalize a five year lease with Axon to provide body cams, in car cameras, and tasers to all sheriff's deputies. The cost of the $4...
Jul 26, 2023
Marion County Sheriff works to provide SROs to 4 school districts
Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps has been given permission to proceed with working out agreements with four school districts to provide school resource officers provided there is no cost to the coun...
Jul 26, 2023
Marion County Board Passes Resolution In Support Of Agriculture
The Marion County Board has passed a resolution to work to support and promote the development of agriculture in the county. The resolution was presented by the Marion County Farm Bureau as part of an...
Jul 26, 2023 U.S. Department of Agriculture
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic 1. The word "footage" came about because film was measured in FEET. 2. The first athlete ever to get a million-dollar endorsement deal was . . . a bo...
Jul 26, 2023
IDPH offering information about heat-related illnesses
As temperatures soar this week, the Illinois Department of Public Health is offering information about heat-related illnesses. The most serious condition is heat stroke says State Public Health Chief ...
Jul 26, 2023
Salem Junior To Represent Marion At Colt League World Series This Weekend
The 2023 Colt League World Series will once again be held in Marion starting Friday. The Marion team will feature Salem junior Noah Nix. They will open at 8pm Saturday night against the winner of Tiju...
Jul 26, 2023
YMCA/Salem Recreation Men's Softball Scores
In Salem Recreation/YMCA Men's Softball it was ABC Pub beating Pennington Chevrolet 12-11, Eliminators won both games with a 32-3 over El Rancherito and a forfeit win over Iuka State Bank.
Jul 26, 2023
